clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Jota is injured a lot so it’s only 5 1/2.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Decent enough changed line up for the cup. Killman is clearly jlos main man as he still starts. Still some real talent in that team
Hopefully get to watch it
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
At least Nunez won't get fatigued playing internationals for a while https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr5n777q9m2o
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Ah the joke rules of the league cup..no var at this stage
If var can't be used in stage 1 then it shouldnt be used at all. Fair and consistent
If var can't be used in stage 1 then it shouldnt be used at all. Fair and consistent
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Blimey this could be a cricket score - some great play
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Not quite got going on the front foot yet. Manager still working his tactics but I must say we looking much more solid at the back which is refreshing
AWB in 2 games putting pain to the myth he can't go forward, even playing lb tonight he is constantly bombing forward
AWB in 2 games putting pain to the myth he can't go forward, even playing lb tonight he is constantly bombing forward
nickjdavis
Head Pro
Strange game from Newcastle....wonderful crisp one touch passing through the lines resulting in a goal after 18 seconds and then another chance on 3 minutes well saved by the Forest keeper - then 35 minutes of generally disjointed football, cant string two passes together, pressing as individuals, no cohesion between midfield and strikers and largely being given the run around by Forest who are very lively and energetic.
Need's a change in set-up as Forest will eventually unlock our defence.
Need's a change in set-up as Forest will eventually unlock our defence.
nickjdavis
Head Pro
Happened quickly!!
nickjdavis
Head Pro
Well....we don't win penalty shoot outs very often but if that's what it takes.
A very edgy overall performance but it took until the last 15 minutes before we really stirred and started playing.
Forest could argue that they deserved the win over 90 minutes and I'd concede they were the better team for much of the game (I kept trying to count the number of red shirts as they seemed to have players everywhere) but despite much possession they only created half chances and 3 shots on target tells a story of its own.
A very edgy overall performance but it took until the last 15 minutes before we really stirred and started playing.
Forest could argue that they deserved the win over 90 minutes and I'd concede they were the better team for much of the game (I kept trying to count the number of red shirts as they seemed to have players everywhere) but despite much possession they only created half chances and 3 shots on target tells a story of its own.
pendodave
Tour Rookie
I noticed this a couple of weeks ago, but I'm uncomfortable with your levels of bullish optimism with regards to WHU, PJ87...
... it reads like someone more used to supporting one of the two north Western teams. Are you sure you weren't born somewhere along the east lancs Road? Or Surrey? Or Northants...
In all seriousness, from what I've seen so far, we've been lucky to have got anything from the 3 games we've played. We still don't really have a coherent pattern of play and are relying a much as ever on 3 (very good) players to get results. The 2 new defenders look like upgrades, but I'm not sure about the rest yet.
Fingers crossed
I went to bed straight after the penalties. Do you know if the last Forest penalty has landed yet? That was an awful penalty. From a CF
Don Barzini
Assistant Pro
I went to bed straight after the penalties. Do you know if the last Forest penalty has landed yet? That was an awful penalty. From a CF
Heh heh. Yeah I was at the game and it was awful to see Big T do that. He’s not been fully fit for a while and still isn’t. Was encouraging to see him do a full 90 minutes but he was way off where we know he can be. I privately questioned the decision to let him have a penalty as he was walking up to take it, but I assume the manager had asked who wanted to take one and he was up for it. Hopefully this doesn’t knock his confidence too much and he can get back to being the big awkward git that we’ve seen in the past.
Overall from a Forest point of view I was incredibly encouraged by the performance. That was essentially our current “B” team that started the game last night, apart from one or two. Four debutants too, who slotted in perfectly and all did well - especially Jota Silva who got our goal and looked like an absolute terrier every time we were out of possession. Excited to see what the “Portuguese Jack Grealish” (as our fans are calling him!) can produce for us in the longer term.
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
Have to say, that last Forest penalty was quite impressive. I suspect it quite easily cleared the Trent.I went to bed straight after the penalties. Do you know if the last Forest penalty has landed yet? That was an awful penalty. From a CF
Was not too disappointed though. Apart from the first 20 seconds, and the last 15 minutes, I thought we did quite well.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
A nod to Wimbledon a team I use to watch in their first season the the football league after years of seeing them in the Southern League so always a team I have a soft spot for
Slime
Tour Winner
I bey you're now glad that there was no VAR.
Why does VAR have to be used from round 1 in order for it to be fair!
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Just seen that they seeded the draw for the teams in Europe to avoid fixture clashes and congestion- sorry think that’s poor
Don Barzini
Assistant Pro
I was gonna raise this too. The six teams in Europe guaranteed not to face each other.
As if the top teams need any more advantages than they already receive!
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
I was gonna raise this too. The six teams in Europe guaranteed not to face each other.
As if the top teams need any more advantages than they already receive!
Yeah - it’s poor - they have said it’s because of the extra European games
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
I noticed this a couple of weeks ago, but I'm uncomfortable with your levels of bullish optimism with regards to WHU, PJ87...
... it reads like someone more used to supporting one of the two north Western teams. Are you sure you weren't born somewhere along the east lancs Road? Or Surrey? Or Northants...
In all seriousness, from what I've seen so far, we've been lucky to have got anything from the 3 games we've played. We still don't really have a coherent pattern of play and are relying a much as ever on 3 (very good) players to get results. The 2 new defenders look like upgrades, but I'm not sure about the rest yet.
Fingers crossed
The way I see it is going forward wasn't an issue before it was defending.
Rodriguez looks really good. Will provide good comp and cover for Alvarez
Killman is a massive upgrade on injured zouma
AWB is a very very good signing.
We have let in 2 goals in 3 games. All against premier league standard oppo. Last year was one of the worst defences in the league
If we manage to cut out the goals going in and get the fluid going forward again we will make roads
Game turned yesterday when paquata and kudus came on
Players slowly getting used to the tactics, building just fine for me
